Haileybury College vs The John Warner School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haileybury College
Hertford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
924 students
The John Warner School
Hoddesdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
726 students
| Measure | Haileybury College Hertford, East of England | The John Warner School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 460 | #321 of 460 |
| National rank | #3519 of 4,090 | #2625 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 924 | 726 |
| Pupils on roll | 924 | 726 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 60.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.5 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 53.8% |
| EBacc average points | 1.11 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | 45.2 | 26.9 |
| town | Hertford | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.haileybury.com | www.johnwarner.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The John Warner School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 20.2).
- •Haileybury College is the larger school with 924 students compared with 726.
- •Haileybury College is a independent school while The John Warner School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haileybury College better than The John Warner School?
On the Success Index (England), The John Warner School ranks higher (36.6 vs 20.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haileybury College and The John Warner School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haileybury College: 924. The John Warner School: 726. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haileybury College and The John Warner School rank in East of England?
Haileybury College is 422nd of 460 and The John Warner School is 321st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).